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399,00 €
THINKCAR ES501 – automotive endoscope with 360° articulating head and 5-inch display
A fixed camera only looks straight ahead. The THINKCAR ES501 steers its camera head in four directions, so it can see round corners – into the cylinder, behind valves, into intake ports or cavities. The image appears directly on the built-in 5-inch display, with no smartphone, tablet or diagnostic tool needed. Save photos and videos for documentation and to show your customers.
A good fit if you …
- want to inspect cylinders, valves and pistons without stripping anything down
- need to see round corners – a fixed camera can’t do that
- are looking for a standalone tool with its own display
- want to document findings with photos or video
Probably not for you if you …
- want a camera for your existing diagnostic tablet – USB endoscopes are designed for that
- work on very hot components – above 80 °C the protection feature shuts the camera off
What workshops use the ES501 for
- Combustion chamberInspect piston crowns, cylinder walls and valve seats through the spark plug or glow plug hole
- IntakeSpot carbon build-up on intake valves, deposits and foreign objects
- Engine and gearboxLook at timing chains, gears and hard-to-reach components
- Air-con and ventilationCheck evaporators, air ducts and air conditioning for contamination
- BodyworkCheck cavities, sills and doors for rust and damage
What the ES501 can do
- 360° articulating headCamera head steerable in four directions, up to 210° steering angle
- 5-inch IPS displayClear live image right on the tool, no extra device needed
- 6.2 mm cameraFits through spark plug holes and narrow openings
- Photos and videosRecordings in 1280 × 720, 8 GB storage
- 6 adjustable LEDsLights up dark areas, brightness adjustable
- Temperature warningAutomatically protects the camera head from 80 °C
- Robust probe1.5 m flexible stainless steel probe, water-, oil- and corrosion-resistant lens
- Battery2200 mAh for more than 3 hours of continuous use
Technical data
| Display | 5-inch IPS, 480 × 854 |
|---|---|
| Camera | 6.2 mm (±0.25 mm), 1 megapixel |
| Photo / video | 1280 × 720, JPG / AVI |
| Field of view | 70° |
| Focus range | 30–100 mm |
| Articulation | 4 directions, 360°, max. 210° steering angle |
| Bend radius | 47 mm |
| Probe length | 1.5 m, stainless steel |
| Lighting | 6 adjustable LEDs |
| Protection rating | IP67 (camera) |
| Temperature protection | Warning from 80 °C at the camera head |
| Storage | 8 GB |
| Battery | 2200 mAh, over 3 hours of use |
| Languages | 8 |
Is the ES501 right for your job?
Tell us what you want to inspect – we’re happy to advise.
Questions we often get
Do I need a smartphone or tablet?
No. The ES501 has its own 5-inch display and works on its own.
What’s the benefit of the articulating head?
You can steer the camera head in four directions and see round corners, for example onto the valves or the cylinder wall. With a fixed camera you can only look straight ahead.
Does the camera fit through the spark plug hole?
Yes, with a 6.2 mm diameter it fits through standard spark plug and glow plug holes.
Can I look into a warm engine?
From 80 °C at the camera head, the tool warns you and protects the camera. Let the engine cool down before inspecting.

THINKCAR ES501 – Articulating Automotive Endoscope with 360° Head and 5-Inch Display
399,00 €
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Description
- Automotive endoscope with 4-way articulating head, 360° and up to 210° steering angle
- Built-in 5-inch IPS display – no smartphone or tablet needed
- 6.2 mm camera, photos and videos in 1280 × 720, 8 GB storage
- 1.5 m stainless steel probe, 6 adjustable LEDs, temperature protection from 80 °C
- 2200 mAh battery for more than 3 hours of use
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